The temporary structure built in the downtown flat lot is receiving the finishing touches, said Jerome Chou of the Flint Public Art Project. FPAP, along with other groups and organizers, set up the inaugural Flat Lot Competition, a contest that drew designs from across the world to build a temporary pavilion in the downtown lot.

"We are in the home stretch. We’re literally putting on finishing touches. The whole thing should be finished soon," Chou said.

The structure, titled "Mark's House" is supposed to be representative of Flint's housing crisis. Now almost completely covered with reflective Mylar, the house-shaped structure sits on a pedestal--metaphorically floating above the city and reflecting it.

"We’re incredibly excited. I think the whole project from start to finish, there has been such an outpouring of support from around the world and Flint," he said.
"This is a great new symbol and attraction for the city. So we’re thrilled."

Chou said the final touches, which include light boxes hanging from the interior and some pieces of Mylar still to be applied, will likely be finished over the weekend.